TerriAnn van Gosliga

Domestic

Rush Creek Lodge in Groveland, CA (near Yosemite)

Wow, we really needed that quick trip to Yosemite Valley National Park a few weeks ago! Yosemite is so beautiful…

Dairy-Free

10+ Almost Perfect Dairy Free Alternatives That Make Food Tasty Again

It’s been over two years since my body started to reject dairy (not just lactose but all animal-milk based items). Even though we went through the process of looking for…

Domestic

Going Off-Road on Island Trails & Getting Covered in Mud w/ Kauai ATV

I recently found out that there was something I never knew I always wanted to do — drive an ATV. While we were in Kauai, Hawaii, family and I had…

Domestic

Experiencing Aloha at the Smith Family Garden Luau in Kauai, Hawaii

In Hawaii, you can pretty much go anywhere to see hula dancing. Shows are held weekly, or daily, at the mall, parks, shopping centers, beach, etc. But, if you want…

Domestic

Top Things to Do in Kauai, Hawaii: Na Pali Coast / Napali Coast Boat Tour

“You HAVE to take a cruise along the Napali Coast!” That’s what almost everyone told us when we said we were going to Kauai, Hawaii. I’m so glad we listened…

Domestic

Visiting Kauai National Tropical Botanical Garden — Allerton Garden

What comes to mind when you think of Kauai in Hawaii? Tropical gardens, right?! That’s why we were so excited to visit one of three National Tropical Botanical Gardens on…

Domestic

Must-See Historic Sites Along the Freedom Trail in Boston, MA

One of the top things to do in Boston, Massachusetts is to walk along the Freedom Trail. When we went to visit my sister there last year, we did just…

Kids & Teens

Finding Free Summer Meals for Kids — Share Summer w/ No Kid Hungry

It is officially summer as of today! Kids are out of school, the weather has warmed up, days are longer, and there are plenty of fairs, festivals, and events to…

Travel

Essential Printable Packing List Guy Version: Travel Checklist for Men

A couple of years ago, I created an Essential Printable Packing List for Women. I had no idea then just how awesome it would be and how often it would…

Entertainment

Time for 2019 Summer Movie Deals at Cinemark, Regal & AMC Theaters

Oh, my! I almost forgot to share the summer movie specials for the kids for this year! Fortunately, there’s still plenty of time left to enjoy these 2019 Summer Movie…

Kids & Teens

Celebrating Munchkin’s High School Graduation — Congrats Class of 2019

The last couple of months have been pretty hectic for my family and me. My daughter was finishing up her senior year of high school and our schedules were thrown…

Entertainment

Get Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel on Digital Now & on Blu-ray June 11th!

Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been a roller coaster of sorts for me. While I did enjoy a few of the films, most of them fell…